Dental hygienists specialise in preventative oral care, with their focus on ensuring you keep your natural teeth for as long as possible. The hygienist will focus on removing the plaque and tarter present on your teeth which if left can lead to gum disease, tooth decay and potentially tooth loss....
Your College Dental Surgeries dentist has a whole host of equipment to help them look after you and make your experience as pleasant as possible. In this month’s blog we look at some of your dentist’s equipment and what it does. Mouth mirror This will almost certainly be used during...
“Don’t eat sweets, or your teeth will all rot out” is a phrase you likely heard as a child. In reality, the damage that eating too much sugar can do to teeth should make everyone listen to that sage advice. One thing is certain — sugar causes tooth decay. That...
Do you have unsightly gaps in your smile caused by missing teeth? Perhaps you’re considering a dental bridge but hate the idea of damaging the healthy teeth on either side of the gap? Are you worried about bone loss, or do you wear dentures and do not like how they...
Did you spend 2022 hiding your smile when sat on Zoom or whenever anyone brought out a camera? Are selfie’s something you would never consider doing? In this month’s blog we look at the five top cosmetic treatments that will get your smile 2022 ready! Teeth Whitening Teeth whitening is...
In this month’s blog we are looking at those areas you should look at when choosing a new dentist. Unlike when registering with a doctor you are not linked to any specific catchment area, of course you will still what to choose a practice that is convenient and easy to...
No matter how good you are at attending for your routine dental appointments, dental emergencies are likely to affect everyone at some point. College Dental Surgeries will be open as normal in the run up to the Christmas break, so should you have a dental emergency do not hesitate to...
Here at College Dental Surgeries we are proud to be supporting this year’s Mouth Cancer Action Month. Every time you attend for a routine dental appointment, we perform a mouth cancer check to ensure any problems are identified early as with any cancer the early mouth cancer is detected the...
Have you been struggling with your moving dentures? Looking for something to replace a missing tooth? Adult permanent teeth can be lost for many reasons. Decay, injury, or breaking can lead to a need to repair your smile. Below are 7 remarkable benefits that dental implants can have for the...
As a parent, your child’s dental health should be a top priority. However, it can be challenging to teach children proper dental hygiene, especially small children. Poor oral health causes kids to miss 51 million hours of class time each year and can have a negative impact on their future...
